I have really fallen behind on my Christmas card goal, but this week I finally made one. This features a technique I saw on SCS recently. Basically, you die-cut an item and cut the negative into a strip to create a column of color. I think you can probably figure out what I did easier than I could explain it.
The die I used is a Sizzix tag tie that looks like an ornament to me. I used snippets of red and green and added a line of sequins along the center of each ornament. However, my red sequins are flat and the green ones are not, so the look is a little inconsistent.
This is a fairly quick and easy technique that I might use to make more cards. However, I think the strip looks a little wide so I may do some adjustments.
This card is for these challenges:
Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge #393 -- anything Christmas
Crafty Sentiments -- Christmas in July
Pixie's Snippet Playground #330 -- use snippets
Pammie's Inky Pinkies #1827 -- anything goes
Word Art Wednesday #342 -- anything goes
Great CAS Christmas card! Thanks for join us at Crafty Sentiments Designs, good luck with the draw!. Beatriz DT
ReplyDeleteOh how clever Sandy! Perfect use of snippets and great for quick Christmas cards as well. Very eye catching indeed!
ReplyDeleteI spotted a slightly similar idea last fortnight where one entry used strips of card with letters dangling from the ends.
I really must try both ideas out - and the Christmas one would be a huge help towards my slow production of seasonal cards!
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Di xx
Love this. Simple and stunning! Thanks for sharing with us at Crafty Hazelnuts Christmas Challenge. Good Luck!
ReplyDeleteChristmas cards, noooooo! I might have to give this a go since I usually start about a week ahead. Love the CAS feel. Thanks for playing in the PIP challenge.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to use a tag die! It really does look like an ornament, especially with the sequins.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at Crafty Sentiments Designs for our Christmas in July challenge.